Add One, I Don’t Know How To Fight

The second round of the series is going on fiercely, and Li Ang finally waited for his long-awaited opponent.

But this opponent was stronger than he imagined.

Even Li Ang must admit that Garnett in the playoffs is stronger than Garnett in the regular season.

At this time, Li Ang broke through Sprewell's defense with the ball and went straight to the penalty area.

But Li Ang knew very well that just breaking through Sprewell did not mean that the attack was stable.

Because that elusive Erha will appear in front of you at any time.

Sure enough, as soon as Li Ang stepped into the penalty area, he saw Garnett coming to help defend.

Li Ang did not choose to go head-to-head with Garnett, but gave the ball to O'Neal Jr. who was stretched to the mid-range.

But the moment Li Ang passed the ball, Garnett ran towards O'Neill very fast.

O'Neal Jr. started to shoot, but the shot came out due to interference from Garnett!

Li Ang immediately jumped up high, grabbed the offensive rebound, and then took off directly for the second time to execute the attack.

But as soon as Li Ang threw the ball, he felt that the basket suddenly became dim.

At that time, Li Ang had a voice in his heart: "Oh haha."

"Snapped!"

Garnett flew back to the penalty area, slapped his long arm, and took a big risk to push the basketball onto the backboard.

Li Ang has always been the only one to criticize others, and it is rare to see him being criticized by others.

Li Ang was convinced. Garnett's defensive ability was really abnormal.

He was obviously helping to defend O'Neal from the mid-range just now, but now he instantly returned to the basket and blocked Li Ang.

Just going back and forth between two men!

To put it bluntly, Garnett's defensive area is larger than that of Leon.

Although Li Ang has received Garnett's assist defense badge and has strong athletic ability.

But Garnett is taller than Li Ang after all.

This allows him to cover a wider area.

You have to admit the good things about others.

Li Ang has always admitted that Hard Special is very good, at least in terms of dance steps. Li Ang thinks that he will never be able to surpass Hard Special in this life.

Garnett got the basketball after taking a big risk, and then gave the ball to Cassel, the number one scorer in Minneapolis, with a long pass.

As soon as Cassell caught the ball, many female fans in the American West Arena screamed.

Without exception, they were all impressed by Cassel's appearance.

There's no way, I'm used to seeing Leon, but when I suddenly see Cassel's post-modernist style, can I not scream?

Not to mention screaming, you may still have nightmares when you go home at night after watching the game.

Nash wanted to stop Cassel, but Cassel was not only ugly, he was also tough.

Although Nash is not very hygienic, he cannot withstand an ugly and tough opponent.

Speaking of which, the early 21st century was really a hidden era of point guards.

Some are ugly, some look like flounder, some are unhygienic, some have been domestically abused, and in two years there will be an egg cracker and a boxer.

That's a lot of talent.

Cassel pushed Nash away, then easily counterattacked and scored a layup.

At this point, the Timberwolves have led the Suns by 7 points, and there are only 35 seconds left in the game.

The Suns are in trouble!

Originally, if Li Ang could score the goal steadily, the point difference would be only 3 points, and everything would be possible.

But Garnett's defense and Cassel's counterattack almost blocked the Suns' possibility of winning.

Master Tang called a timeout. He wanted to win, but now his only choice was to shoot a three-pointer.

Garnett also knows very well that the only way the Suns can do now is to shoot three-pointers.

As long as they can contain the Suns' three-pointer, the Timberwolves will take away a victory in Arizona!

Garnett couldn't help but stare at Li Ang. During the regular season, he was humiliated because of Li Ang's three-pointer.

But in the playoffs, he will never give Li Ang any chance to change his fate.

After returning from the timeout, Garnett clung to Li Ang. Even outside the three-point line, Garnett did not leave any space for Li Ang.

Li Ang finally ran out of the space to catch the ball, but as soon as he received the basketball, Garnett pressed forward again, completely blocking Li Ang's shooting space.

There is no way, there is not much game time left, and there is no chance for Li Ang to adjust now.

Li Ang could only choose to make a drift shot from outside the three-point line under Garnett's defense.

Although Li Ang has the purple floating shooting badge, although Li Ang's three-point ability has increased to 79.

But under such tight defense, Li Ang's three-pointer still missed the frame!

Even with a purple-level badge, there is no guarantee that you will score a goal 100% of the time.

If the purple badge can guarantee 100% goal scoring, then wouldn't Li Ang's team leadership ability be comparable to that of Tang Seng?

You know, Tang Seng and his crooked teammates won 81 games in a row and finally obtained the truth.

The basketball bounced out of the frame, although it was not a game-winning shot, nor was it a game-winning miss.

But the missed goal was equivalent to a death sentence for the Suns.

There was no way, the Suns had to resort to foul tactics in the end.

Unfortunately, the Timberwolves' free throws were very stable and did not give the Suns a chance.

In the end, the 7-point difference was maintained until the end.

96 to 89, the Timberwolves won first at America West Arena and took a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals!

After the game, the whole audience was in an uproar.

After all, the Suns won the last round too easily.

In the last round, they beat the opponent by an average of 23 points per game, but they lost this round right from the start.

The fans couldn't accept it for a while.

At the end of the game, Li Ang also turned around and left angrily.

In today's game, the Timberwolves did perform better.

Whether it is the offensive or defensive end, the Timberwolves have achieved the ultimate.

Li Ang was angry not for any other reason, but because he was angry with himself.

Why didn't he stand up and turn the tide this time?

Li Ang's performance today was actually pretty good, with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals.

Hard special only had 16 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.

But the role of Hard Special on the defensive end today cannot be reflected by simple data.

He blocked Li Ang many times today and prevented Li Ang from rushing into the frame.

And if Li Ang passes the ball, Garnett can immediately use his abnormal defensive range to block the hole of the gun.

Just look at the score and you will know that this game is not really an offensive battle. The Timberwolves can win because they defend better.

At the end of the game, Garnett's interference with O'Neal and his key block on Li Ang can be said to be a small microcosm of this game.

Peak KG, really strong!

The locker room was very quiet after the game. Losing a home game in the second round of the series was undoubtedly very demoralizing.

Li Ang also blamed himself very much. If he hadn't been risked in the end, if he could have made that floating shot

At the press conference after the game, Li Ang also experienced what it means to be pushed down by the crowd.

When Anthony was being tortured before, the reporters all called Brother Li Liu beep, Brother Li was mighty, Brother Li was a pillar of strength!

Now that he's fine, he's starting to ask Li Ang some weird questions.

"Lee, can you not beat the Timberwolves without relying on three-pointers? As we all know, you defeated the Timberwolves twice in the regular season because of your accurate three-pointers.

For the first time, you made a buzzer-beater from beyond the three-point line.

For the second time, Nash and Johnson exploded from beyond the three-point line.

Is it true that as long as you leave the three-pointer, you will not be able to defeat the Timberwolves at all? "

This reporter's words translate to mean that the Suns' victory over the Timberwolves depends entirely on luck.

If it weren't for the luck of scoring so many three-pointers, the Timberwolves would never have lost.

Someone also asked Li Ang what the probability was that the MVP would be given to Garnett.

Although the playoffs have nothing to do with the selection of the regular season MVP, reporters will still use this matter to make a fuss.

But having said that, as an MVP candidate, it would be very embarrassing if he could not defeat his direct competitors in the playoffs.

Although the MVP is the regular season MVP, it only depends on the performance of the regular season.

But a season is always a whole. Awards can be judged separately, but fans will not look at them separately.

You see, Nowitzki won the MVP but was beaten in the playoffs. After that, few Dirk fans were willing to mention this MVP.

Because this MVP brought more humiliation to Dirk than honor.

If Li Ang loses to Garnett in the playoffs, even if he wins the MVP in the end, no one will be convinced.

Li Ang answered the reporters' questions casually and perfunctorily, and then left immediately.

The next day, a lot of people started badmouthing the Suns' prospects.

This is normal, because the Timberwolves have been so good lately.

They had just finished playing the Kings in the seventh game, and after only one day of rest, they immediately flew to Arizona to play the Suns.

The key is to win.

The state of the Timberwolves is truly breathtaking.

Kenny Smith even proudly teased Barkley on the evening show: "It seems that in a few days, we will see a fat pig without pants in the studio!"

Buckley was furious, but couldn't refute.

The Timberwolves have been gaining momentum recently, and many people think they can not only defeat the Suns, but even compete for the championship.

And when the outside world is badmouthing the Suns, at night, the Suns' training ground is still brightly lit.

"I knew you must not have left yet."

Tomjanovich stood at the door of the training hall. Li Ang, who was sweating profusely, stopped what he was doing after hearing the sound.

"Why haven't you gone back yet?" Li Ang asked the master at the door of the training hall.

"You forgot, I have to stay for physical therapy today. After the physical therapy, I had nothing to do, so I came over to take a look, and found that the lights in the training hall were not turned off."

The master smiled. He was originally thinking that if Li Ang continued to be so depressed, he would find a way to make a bowl of chicken soup for Li Ang tomorrow.

After all, Li Ang has been in a depressed state since losing the game.

As a result, Li Ang did not sit still and prepare for the next game.

Seeing Li Ang practicing three-pointers from the corner, Master Tang was grinning from ear to ear.

Three points from the bottom corner, this is the key to the decisive victory between the Suns and Timberwolves tomorrow!

"Stop practicing and save your strength for tomorrow."

"Well, I'm planning to leave too. Just wait a moment and I'll take you home."

After Li Ang finished speaking, he turned around and prepared to walk to the locker room.

But as soon as he took a few steps, Master Tang stopped Li Ang.

"plum."

"Um?"

"I know that you may be worried about the outcome of the game. I also know that you are a little worried about our tactical strategy tomorrow and that you will not be able to execute it well. But believe in yourself, you have already surpassed the past!

I think you are a better player than KG! "

After saying that, Li Ang clenched his fists and nodded.

Letting the Timberwolves return to Minneapolis with a 2-0 lead, Li Ang knew what it meant.

Therefore, he must not let this happen and must not lose again.

On the surface, the series has only been played for one game and has just begun.

But in fact, this is already a last-ditch battle!

The next day, Suns fans poured into the arena wearing orange jerseys.

Although they unfortunately lost the last game, the fans are still full of confidence in the team.

They believe that Li Ang just took a nap, he is not Marbury, and there is no way he will give up Phoenix City!

Lao Ma: Li Ang and I are not familiar with each other at all. Don’t mention me when you have nothing to do!

It is normal for Lao Ma to have diarrhea in the playoffs. After all, he is the only person who can have diarrhea even after eating a fruit plate with Li Ang.

But Li Ang is different. He has a good stomach and can eat all kinds of fruits, so he will definitely not have diarrhea twice in a row.

The Suns' home court was full of momentum, but the Timberwolves were not intimidated by the warm home atmosphere.

The victory in the last game made the Timberwolves extremely confident.

Even when he was hard, he felt like he was getting really hard.

Li Ang is right, the Timberwolves have evolved after seven games with the Kings.

Although their physical energy is not as abundant as that of the sun, their anger value is full.

When the hard special was warming up, he excitedly showed off two big windmill dunks.

He thought to himself, all the Suns fans must have been fooled by me, right?

However, the hearts of Suns fans are actually calm.

When it comes to big windmills, Li Ang and Duncan are basically the ceiling.

To perform a dunk on Li Ang's territory is a bit humiliating.

This is like a boy who is three centimeters tall and keeps asking his new girlfriend if the baby is comfortable and if I am too big.

You questioned him, and he replied to you: "I was originally 18 centimeters, but today's Super Thursday, I will lose 15 if I am over 18."

Garnett is like that 3cm person. It's not your fault that he's short, but it's a bit shameless to show it off.

Soon, the Suns players appeared.

Although they lost the last game, the players still seemed to be in high spirits.

Can you not cheer up? Just now in the locker room, Li Ang took out his big wrench and told everyone:

"Whoever wants to fight less hard today is up to you. Oh, you don't have to worry about the wrench. I'm just a decoration that I carry with me. You don't have to be afraid."

After this wave of persuading people with virtue, who wouldn’t be in high spirits?

After a short warm-up, the starters of both teams took their places and were ready to start the game.

Jiute was a little nervous in the last game, so he held it in for the whole game without trash-talking, but it made him choke.

So as soon as I got up today, I couldn't hold it back.

As a serious trash talker, he had to say a few words at this juncture before the game started.

So, Jian Te approached Li Ang and said, "Li, you will be as desperate as a sheep."

Li Ang didn't even look at Garnett, but just smiled: "I really envy you Kevin. If you can win the MVP this season, I will be dead. After all, I can't beat myself."

"You" Garnett thought that Li Ang had been tamed, but he didn't expect that he was still so unruly.

He also stuck the MVP on his face, bah, disgusting!

Even though you have 68 wins, even though you are number one in the MVP rankings, even though you have the highest probability of winning MVP.

but.

It’s disgusting anyway!

The Timberwolves' starting lineup is the same as the previous game, Cassell, Sprewell, Trenton Hassell, Garnett and Olowokandi.

The Timberwolves basically only use an 8-man rotation in the playoffs, with one substitute each for guard, forward and center.

Because of this, the Timberwolves can maintain their firepower no matter what.

O'Neal Jr. won the first offensive ball from Olowokandi. Garnett stared at Li Ang, ready to help defend and attack from a flank.

In the last game, the Timberwolves' double attack on Li Ang was very effective. Li Ang was not allowed to score points, nor was he allowed to revitalize the team.

Facts have proved that as long as the oppression is strong enough, few men can bear it.

But this time, when the Suns started attacking, Garnett couldn't understand.

Damn it. Why are the Suns' position and movement different from the previous game?

As soon as the sun came up, Li Ang and Johnson stood at the bottom corners.

Nash personally controlled the ball and pushed it beyond the three-point line, and then Stoudemire and O'Neill both lifted it up to cover Nash.

The Timberwolves players were all stunned, and even Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders frowned.

The Suns have never used such an offensive tactic before!

Master Tang smiled slightly. Yes, after losing the first game, Master Tang decided to let the V-shaped offense suggested by D'Antoni come to the fore!

When D'Antoni coached Benetton Treviso in Europe, he relied on the V-shaped offense to win the 1995 European Cup and the 1997 Serie A championship.

But this tactic has not been popularized in the NBA.

D'Antoni proposed this tactic before the start of the season, but because Li Ang was not capable of three-pointers at the time and there was one less shooter in the corner, Master Tang has never used it.

However, Master Tang did not give up the possibility of V-shaped attack.

Because the Suns' lineup is indeed very suitable for a V-shaped offense.

A point guard full of intelligence and shooting ability, two small forwards and shooting guards who can shoot three-pointers and play in isolation, and two insiders with strong athletic abilities who can eat the cake after the pick-and-roll and can shoot from the outside.

The Suns tick almost all the boxes!

That's why he asked Li Ang to practice three-pointers this season.

Unexpectedly, Li Ang actually perfected his three-point shooting.

Therefore, since the All-Star break, the Suns have been practicing the V-shaped offense internally.

I usually use it occasionally in games, but it's not used frequently, and my opponents don't care.

In fact, the Suns generals now have a very deep understanding of the V-shaped offense.

I just haven’t had a chance to perform yet.

And now, the opportunity has come!

The Timberwolves' defense in the last game made the Suns very embarrassed. Therefore, Master Tang decided to change his approach and break the wolf king's trap.

V-shaped offense, this is Master Tang’s trump card that he has saved until the playoffs!

Garnett was in trouble. He didn't know whether to defend Li Ang in the corner or the pick-and-roll.

Before Garnett could think about it, Nash had already used the pick-and-roll to break through.

No matter how strong Cassel's defensive ability is, it will be difficult to get around such a solid pick-and-roll in the first place.

Neither Stoudemire nor O'Neal went down, but opened up space in the mid-range.

As a result, the entire inside line was stretched.

Seeing Nash break into the penalty area, Garnett hurriedly pursued the defense, and Hassell, who was defending Li Ang, also hurriedly shrank.

Nash jumped up, but in the air, he used a behind-the-back pass to pass the ball from the gap between Garnett and Hassell to Li Ang!

Accurately finding teammates in double teams is simply a routine operation for Nash.

Li Ang received the basketball in the corner, which is why he practiced the three-pointer from the corner yesterday.

Everyone is suitable for the V-shaped offense, but Li Ang is not sure whether his three-pointers from the corner can be stable.

That's why Li Ang practices more, hoping to maintain his feel.

Li Ang was a little uneasy at first, but Master Tang's words yesterday, "You have already surpassed the past", made Li Ang feel at ease.

Yes, now I am no longer the blue-collar power forward with poor shooting skills!

Li Ang catches the ball and shoots. No matter how fast Garnett is, it is difficult to teleport from the penalty area to beyond the three-point line.

Before Garnett interfered, Li Ang completed the shot.

Because this three-pointer had the effect of the "catch-and-shooter" badge, the basketball accurately hit the net, and Li Ang took the lead!

In the last game, Li Ang missed a three-point drift at the last minute and the game ended completely.

And today, Li Ang got up from where he fell!

After scoring the goal, Li Ang celebrated with a three-pointer and a headshot.

This was his celebration when he beat Garnett with a three-pointer.

When Xiaolang saw this action, his face turned dark on the spot.

This wave is called murder and heart-breaking!

Li Ang looked at his hands and felt that they still felt very good today.

Little wolf, oh little wolf, my three points are a shadow that you will never be able to escape in this life.

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